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    "data": {
        "id": 1761267,
        "msgid": "us-military-capabilities-strained-by-iran-conflict-in-israels-defence-1780360986",
        "date": "2026-05-24 14:22:32",
        "title": "US Military Capabilities Strained by Iran Conflict in Israel's Defence",
        "author": "Nashih Nashrullah",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The US military has expended nearly half its THAAD interceptor stockpile and destroyed $1bn worth of drones in defending Israel against Iran, according to reports. This has raised concerns in Washington about America's ability to meet security commitments elsewhere, as the scale of ammunition used exceeds Israel's own efforts.",
        "content": "<p>WASHINGTON\u2014 US media reports reveal that the war against Iran has\ndrained much of the US military\u2019s defensive and offensive capabilities\nin the region, particularly in efforts to protect Israel. Meanwhile,\nreports indicate Iran destroyed approximately $1 billion worth of US\ndrones during the conflict. The Washington Post, citing Al Jazeera on\nSunday (24 May 2026), reported on Thursday that the US military fired\nover 200 THAAD interceptor missiles to defend Israel during the Iran\nconflict, according to Pentagon assessments and US officials. This\nfigure equates to nearly half of the Pentagon\u2019s total THAAD stockpile.\nThe report states that the US used a significantly higher volume of\nadvanced ammunition to intercept Iranian missiles than Israel itself\nemployed. This has raised serious concerns in Washington about the US\nmilitary\u2019s readiness and ability to meet security commitments elsewhere\nin the world. The Washington Post quoted three US officials stating that\nthe situation highlights the immense burden Washington bears in\nconfronting Iranian ballistic missile attacks under the US operation\nnamed \u2018Epic Rage\u2019 or \u2018Amarah Epik\u2019. The officials added that, in\naddition to THAAD missiles, the US fired over 100 Standard Missile-3 and\nStandard Missile-6 interceptors from warships stationed in the eastern\nMediterranean.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-military-capabilities-strained-by-iran-conflict-in-israels-defence-1780360986",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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